selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
widely; extensively; far and wide; everywhere; all around; generally
to blow violently; to sweep over; to devastate
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
at your own discretion; as you see fit
something; some kind of; for some reason
lodger who pays nothing for room and board; freeloader; sponger
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
shortcoming; fault; flaw; imperfection
to be outdone (by); to be in inferior (to); to compare unfavorably (with); to be behind
repulse; repelling (e.g. the enemy); driving back
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
to acquire a trade; to learn a vocation
if so; in that case; in that situation
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
to be perturbed; to be agitated
quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
tear gland; lacrimal gland
healthy; sound; wholesome
private property; personal belongings; personal effects
to be a live-in employee; to live in; to live with
to exercise one's talent; to display one's ability
to accept somebody's challenge; to take up the gauntlet
meddling; interference; extending a paw to drag something closer; (arch.) hand; (arch.) arm; (arch.) disfigured arm
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
guaranteed; authentic; certified
elder sister; effeminate man
to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to; to become intimate (of a man and woman); to get close; to get married
thick; viscous; muddy; dirty (with oil, grease, etc.); to be in an ugly state (of emotions, relations, etc.); to be murky
love-hate relationships drama (movie, etc.)
flapping; rattling (sound); noisily; commotion; kerfuffle
to draw the line (between two situations); to make a clear distinction; to make it clear where one stands; to take clear responsibility for (mistakes, etc.)
within a marriage; between husband and wife; conjugal
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
sincere; honest; faithful